It appears to be very difficult to bring a case to trail. I don't understand all the naunces of the legal system but it does seem that defendants get all the symapthy, shame the same consideration is not given to victims and their families This case is provoing to be at best an embarrasment, at worst a disaster. Not sure why it was deemed necessary to charge the defendant with gross negligence manslaughter, s37, s2 as well as corporate manslaughter. It did seem to be a bit OTT. Given all that it has taken to finally get the CMA on the statute books I feel a more appropriate case would have been better in the first instance. The Act was principally designed to ensure large organisations were brought to justice, instead of hiding behind the corporate veil - alas, we can only wait. Case at: http://www.shponline.co....orate-manslaughter-trial

Stephen Almost correct, s2 offence is against the company and not an individual, whereas s37 is against the individual company officer, subject to a company conviction for an indictable offence.

bwm As I read the information in the public domain..... Both charges against the director have been dropped, i.e. including the Section 37 case. Defence solicitors are seeking to have the charges against the company also dropped at intermediate hearing in December - in effect they will make very similar arguments to those used to ask for the charges against individual to be dropped.

bwm ...that was my personal opinion, of course, therefore there is no need to provide 'proof'. It would be more useful to add something constructive, rather than just criticise the opinion of others or correct their legal jargon.

Most likely a CPS decision not to pursue as not in the public's interest to sit and wait to see if/when the individual would be fit enough in health to attend court?